Invacare 1061057 manuel d'utilisation

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    O WNER'S OPERA T OR and MAINTENANCE MANU AL Allegro[...]

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    2 W A R N I N G SPECIAL NOTES S P E C I A L N O T E S SPECIAL NOTES SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. W ARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE T O UNDERST AND THE W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONT ACT A HEAL THCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFO[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T ABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................. 2 SAFETY SUMMAR Y ............................................................ 4 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ............................ 6 FEA TURES ...............................................[...]

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    4 ST ABILITY W ARNING The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating system, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair . Any change to one (1) or any combination of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability . These adjustments MUST be performed by a[...]

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    5 SAFETY SUMMAR Y (continued) W ARNING TIRE PRESSURE DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). DO NOT overinflate the tires. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm. Replacement of a tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare Dealer or Qualified T echni-[...]

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    6 SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and main- tenance of the wheelchair . It is important to practice and master these safe techniques [...]

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    7 2. The second assistant, with a firm hold on a non-de- tachable part of the framework, lifts the wheelchair up and over the stair and steadies the wheelchair as the first assistant places one (1) foot on the next stair and repeats STEP 1 . 3. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been[...]

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    8 SAFETY/HANDLING S A F E T Y & H A N D L I N G Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front cast- ers pointing toward it. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer . During independent transfer , little or no seat platform will be beneath you. Use a transfer [...]

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    9 FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A WHEELCHAIR The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheel- chair users. Note the dif ference between the maxi- mum and the comfortable reach limits, a subjective but important consideration in design. FORW ARD REACH (Adults) CO[...]

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    10 5. Engage both wheel locks, open the footrest/ legrest for clearance and transfer into the wheel- chair . Refer to TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEA TS in this section of the manual. SLING SEA T MODEL WHEELCHAIRS - UNFOLDING FOLDING. 1. Swing footrest/legrest in locked position to the front of the wheelchair . 2. Pivot footplates upward to vert[...]

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    11 FOLDING OR RIGID FOLDING BACK - ANTERIOR OR POSTERIOR DIRECTION ADJUST ABLE OR FIXED HEIGHT BACK 3, 5, 6 or 8-INCH FRONT CASTERS 20, 22 OR 24-INCH REAR WHEELS RECLINE ADJUST ABLE BACK - 20 o POSTERIOR TO 10 o ANTERIOR RECLINE "T", CANTILEVER OR DUAL POINT ADJUST ABLE HEIGHT ARMS - "T" SHOWN ONE-PIECE SIDE FRAMES - SHORT , MED[...]

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    12 SPECIFICA TIONS PHYSICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Overall Width: Overall Depth (w/o front riggings): Frame Depth: Seat Width: Seat Depth: Crossbrace T ype: Frame T ype: ✪ Seat-to-Floor: Back Style and Height: Back Angle Range (Recliner Only): Arm Styles: Footrest: Rear Axle: Rear Axle Mounting Plates: Rear Wheels: Handrims: Caster Size: Wheel Locks: Fr[...]

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    13 UNP ACKING 1. Check for any obvious damage to the carton or its contents. If damage is evident, notify your Dealer/Carrier . 2. Remove all loose packing from the carton. 3 . Carefully remove all components from the carton. NOTE: Unless the Allegro is to be assembled immediately , retain cartons and packing materi- als for use in storing the whee[...]

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    14 NOTE: T wice a year take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair . T o operate properly and safely , your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life an[...]

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    15 MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W ARNING After adjustments and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. DO NOT overtighten hardware attaching to the frame. This could cause damage to the frame tubing. SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 1. Before using your Allegro, make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. Check all parts f[...]

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    16 This Procedure includes the following: Installing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height Installing 3-inch Extension Installing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads Installing/Adjusting Adjustable Angle Flip-up Footplates Replacing Sector Block Optional Footrest Accessories Pivot Slide T ube Height Adjust[...]

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    17 NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheelchair when locked in place. 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite legrest. 5. After seated in wheelchair , adjust footrest to cor- rect height by loosening nut and sliding the pivot tube up or down until desired height is obtained. 6. T o release the legrest, push the legrest release handle to[...]

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    18 Adjusting Calfpads 1 . T o adjust the calfpad, turn pad towards the outside of the wheelchair . 2. Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired position is obtained. 3. T o secure the calfpad, turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheelchair . INST ALLING/ADJUSTING ADJUST ABLE ANGLE FLIP-UP FOOTPLA TES W ARNING When determining the angle [...]

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    19 REPLACING SECTOR BLOCK (FIGURE 10) 1. Remove the hex screw and washer that secure the existing sector block to the wheelchair frame. 2. Position the new sector block on the wheelchair frame. Make sure the locking pin is facing UP . 3. Secure the new sector block to the wheelchair frame with the existing hex screw and washer . Wheelchair Frame Wa[...]

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    20 A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 NOTE: If desired, locking pins can be installed to se- cure the "T" arm brackets to the wheelchair frame, as shown in FIGURE 1. 6. Repeat STEPS 2-6 for the opposite side of the wheel- chair . 7. Install the "T" arms into the "T" arm sockets. Refer to INST ALLING/REMOVING THE "T" AR[...]

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    21 PROCEDURE 2 ARMS A R M S Removing 1 . Press in on the locking lever and lift the "T" arm straight up and out of the "T" arm socket. NOTE: If the "T" arm does not slide up and down in the "T" arm socket as desired, adjust the "T" arm socket. Refer to ADJUSTING THE "T" ARMS in this sectio[...]

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    22 A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 3. Reposition the arm tube on the "T" arm post: A. Desk Length Arms - to one (1) of three (3) posi- tions depending on the desired arm pad depth. B. Full Length Arms - to one (1) of five (5) posi- tions depending on the desired arm pad depth. NOTE: Additional positions are obtainable by turn- ing the arm tube 1[...]

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    23 A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 3. Move the bottom clamp to one (1) of three (3) mounting holes in the side guard. NOTE: The middle mounting hole is the stan- dard mounting position for rigid wheelchairs. NOTE: The bottom mounting hole is the stan- dard mounting position for folding wheelchairs. NOTE: The top mounting hole is an optional mounting posit[...]

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    24 USING/INST ALLING/HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT/CORRESPONDING ARM ADJUSTMENT TO BACK ANGLE - CANTILEVER ARMS NOTE: The cantilever arms are designed for use with the fixed height back canes only . Using (FIGURE 9) 1. Pull the actuator of the locking mechanism towards the front of the wheelchair . 2. While holding the actuator of the locking mecha- nism, pull[...]

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    25 A R M S FIGURE 12 - REPLACING/REPOSITIONING THE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE FLIP-UP HALF ARM ARM P AD DEPTH ADJUSTMENT/ REPLACEMENT - CANTILEVER ARMS (FIGURE 13) Adjustment 1. Remove the phillips screw from the rear of the arm- rest pad and self-taping screw if FULL LENGTH ARM P ADS . 2. Depending on the desired arm pad depth, reposi- tion the cant[...]

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    26 PROCEDURE 2 ARMS A R M S INST ALLING F ABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 14) 1. Remove the seat cushion, if necessary . 2. Secure the fastening straps of the fabric clothing pro- tectors to the seat upholstery . 3. Reinstall the seat cushion, if necessary . 4. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the back upholstery to the back canes. 5. P[...]

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    27 A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 2 FIGURE 16 - ADJUSTING CONVENTIONAL ARM HEIGHT , REMOVING OR REPLACING CONVENTIONAL ARMS Locked (DOWN - VERTICAL) Unlocked (UP- HORIZONT AL) Height Adjustment Lever REPLACING ARMREST P ADS (FIGURE 17) 1. Remove the phillips screws that secure the arm- rest pad to the armrest assembly . 2. Replace armrest pad and securely [...]

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    28 REPLACING BACK UPHOLSTER Y NOTE: If the back upholstery HEIGHT is being changed, the back canes may also have to be changed. Refer to ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT in this section of the manual. Standard Back Upholstery (FIGURE 2) 1. Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove [...]

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    29 REPLACING ADJUST ABLE BACK UPHOLSTER Y (FIGURE 3). 1. Lift up on the existing back upholstery cover and remove the cover from the wheelchair . 2. Remove the two (2) phillips screws and washers that secure the existing adjustable back upholstery to the back canes. 3. Slide each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the existing adjustable back [...]

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    30 The top two (2) straps would be left looser to allow the upper body to lean back over the upholstery to fight grav- ity . This configuration may enable the back canes to be lowered for a quad. In another instance, you might loosen all of the straps and allow the end-user to sink all the way back into the wheelchair . Every person will be differe[...]

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    31 Recliner Back Upholstery (FIGURE 10) 1. Remove the ten (10) or twelve (12) phillips screws and washers (depending on back height) that se- cure the back upholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from back canes. 3. Install new back upholstery onto the back canes. 4. Install the ten (10) or twelve (12) phillips screws and w[...]

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    32 W ARNING The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the seat frame BEFORE using the wheelchair . DO NOT overtighten hex bolts. Overtightening hex bolts will prohibit the free movement of the back canes, preventing the back canes from locking prop- erly . 3. Reinstall the two (2) hex bolts and locknuts that se- cure the back canes to the wheelch[...]

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    33 8. Remove the existing back canes from the recliner brackets. W ARNING The back canes MUST be fastened securely to the seat frame BEFORE using the wheelchair . 9. Position the new back canes on the recliner brack- ets and tighten securely with the socket bolts, coved washers, washers and locknuts. 10 . Position the actuator housings on the new b[...]

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    34 FIGURE 16 - BACK ANGLE PLA TE MOUNTING HOLES FOR CORRESPONDING BACK ANGLES 2. Remove the rear hex bolt, washer and locknut that secure the back angle plates to the wheelchair frame ( FIGURE 15 ). 3. Refer to FIGURE 16 to determine the mounting hole in the back angle plates for the necessary back angle. 4. Reinstall the rear hex bolt, washer and [...]

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    35 B A C K BACK PROCEDURE 3 5. Reinstall the hex bolts that secure the back angle plates to the wheelchair frame. Make sure the back is at the desired angle. NOTE: Make sure the four (4) back angle plates are at the same angle BEFORE using the wheelchair 6. Secure the back angle brackets to the wheel- chair frame with the washers and locknuts. 7 . [...]

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    36 Hex Bolts Locknuts Washers Wheelchair Frame 3-inch Seat Cushion Position 2-inch Seat Cushion Position Recliner Brackets FIGURE 19 - REPOSITIONING BACK FOR 2 OR 3-INCH SEA T CUSHION - RECLINERS ONL Y REPLACING FOLDING PUSH HANDLE - RECLINERS ONL Y (FIGURE 20) NOTE: Refer to the SAFETY/HANDLING section of this manual to fold and unfold the wheelch[...]

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    37 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Seat Upholstery Changing/Repositioning Seat Rails Repositioning the Crossbraces Changing Seat Width W ARNING After adjustments and before use, make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. REPLACING SEA T UPHOLSTER Y (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The following procedure is for standard fold- ing fram[...]

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    38 REPOSITIONING THE CROSSBRACES (FIGURE 3) W ARNING The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys- tem, size and position of the rear wheels, as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair . Any change to one (1) or any combi- nation of the seven (7) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability . These[...]

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    39 FIGURE 4 - CHANGING SEA T WIDTH - ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES Seat Rail Pivot Link Crossbrace Hex Bolt Self-T apping Screw and Washer Lower Crossbrace Saddle Locknut Note orientation of hex bolt, bushing, washers, coved washers and locknut for installation of new crossbraces. Locknut Folding Frames Without Seat Rails (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove upholstery[...]

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    40 Link Stop Pivot Link Hex Bolt Crossbrace Draw Cord Locknut Crossbrace Pivot Bracket Hex Bolt Locknut Seat Width Holes Hex Bolts and Locknuts Self-T apping Screw and Washer Wheelchair Frame Lower Crossbrace Saddle Crossbrace S E A T PROCEDURE 4 SEA T FIGURE 5 - CHANGING SEA T WIDTH - FOLDING FRAMES WITHOUT SEA T RAILS Rigid Frames (FIGURE 6) 1. R[...]

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    41 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing/Repositioning/Installing Front Caster Assemblies Replacing Front Fork Repairing/Replacing Front Caster Tire/T ube 90 o Adjustment of the Caster Headtubes Caster Headtube Mounting Adjustments Installing Quick-Release Casters W ARNING After adjustments and before use, make sure all attaching hardwar[...]

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    42 REPLACING/REP AIRING FRONT CASTER TIRE/TUBE W ARNING Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician. CAUTION As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear , and should be replaced when necessary . 90 o ADJUSTMENT OF THE CASTER HEAD[...]

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    43 8. Rotate the adjustment cam until it sits flush in the channel of the caster headtube. NOTE: An indexing notch has been put on the adjustment cam to help determine the position of the adjustment cam on the opposite caster headtube. 9. Reinstall the washer and locknut that secure the adjustment cam to the caster headtube. 10. Repeat STEPS 2-9 fo[...]

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    44 INST ALLING QUICK-RELEASE CASTERS (FIGURE 6) W ARNING Pull on quick-release casters each time BE- FORE using the wheelchair to make sure they are securely locked onto the wheelchair frame. There are several configurations of the quick release caster . If caster fork stem DOES NOT look like the drawing in FIGURE 6 when in- stalled, DO NOT USE. Co[...]

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    45 This Procedure includes the following: Removing/Installing Rear Wheels Adjusting the Quick-Release Axle Installing the Quad-Release Axle Adjusting the Quad-Release Handle Handrim Replacement Installing Projection Handrims Repairing/Replacing Rear Wheel T ire/T ube Adjusting the Wheelbase Length Adjusting the Wheelbase Width Adjusting Rear Wheel [...]

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    46 W ARNING Make sure the detent pin and locking pins of the quad-release axle are fully released BEFORE op- erating the wheelchair . Keep locking pins clean. 6. Flip the handle of the quad-release axle down to release the detent pin ensuring that the locking pins are fully released. 7. If detent pin does not fully release, proceed to AD- JUSTING T[...]

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    47 W ARNING Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick/quad-release axles are fully released BE- FORE operating the wheelchair . 7. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING REAR WHEELS in this section of the manual. 8. If the locking pins of the quick/quad-release axles are not protruding past the inside of the[...]

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    48 5. Install a SHORT screw through the link and the rear wheel and loosely tighten with washer and locknut. 6. Repeat STEPS 3 and 4 for one (1) link on the oppo- site side of the rear wheel. NOTE: The links will attach to the rear wheel at an approximate 45 o angle in the same direction. 7. Repeat STEPS 3 and 4 for the remaining links. 8. Securely[...]

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    49 W ARNING DO NOT inflate tire until it is completely assembled. 7. Inflate the tire to the correct psi rating on the sidewall of the tire. W ARNING Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick/ quad-release axles are fully released BEFORE op- erating the wheelchair . 8. Reinstall rear wheel to the wheelchair . 9. If the locking pins of the [...]

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    50 NOTE: Make sure the number of threads showing beyond the outside jam nut is the SAME for both rear wheels. This will help avoid a "3-wheeling" situation. 7. Adjust the wheel locks. Refer to ADJUSTING THE WHEEL LOCKS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual. 8 . If wheelchair is equipped with anti-tippers, adjust to maintain proper clearance. Refe[...]

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    51 This Procedure includes the following: Adjusting the Wheel Locks Wheel Lock Extension Handle Installation Installing/Adjusting the Anti-tippers W ARNING DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with the wheel locks. WHEEL LOCKS ARE NOT BRAKES. After adjustments and before use make sure all attaching hardware is securely tightened. 3 . Measure [...]

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    52 8. Pull the elastic cord back down into the wheel lock extension handle. 9. Reinstall the black rubber tip onto the wheel lock extension handle. 10. Slide the wheel lock extension handle over the existing wheel lock handle. Button Bolt Spacer Elastic Cord Knot Washer Black Tip Wheel Lock Extension Handle Existing Wheel Lock Handle Locknut Wheel [...]

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    53 This Procedure Includes the Following: Recliner Operation Adjusting the Recliner Cables Replacing the Recliner Cables Replacing the Gas Cylinders Adjusting the Gas Cylinders W ARNING AL W A YS engage both wheel locks while reclining or inclining (reverse recline) the wheelchair . When returning the occupant of the wheelchair to the full upright [...]

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    54 7 . Unscrew the fitting end of the existing recliner cable from the trigger release lever . 8 . Unscrew the cable locking nut that secures the exist- ing recliner cable to the actuator housing. 9. Remove the end of the existing recliner cable from the actuator . 1 0. Remove the existing recliner cable from the wheel- chair . Installing New Recli[...]

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    55 5 . Finger tighten jam nut on the new gas cylinder until it bottoms out on the cylinder rod. W ARNING Screw the rod of the gas cylinder into the actua- tor housing ONL Y until the actuator is pointing straight out of the actuator housing. 5 . While holding the cable locking collar and locking nut, tighten the cable locking nut against the cable [...]

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    56 7. T ighten the jam nut on the rod of the new gas cylin- der that secures the gas cylinder to the actuator hous- ing. 8. Line up the mounting holes of the gas cylinder and the bracket of the back cane. 9. Reinstall the socket bolt through the recliner brack- ets, nylon washer , gas cylinder , nylon washer , mount- ing bracket and washer and tigh[...]

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    57 This Procedure includes the following: Seat-T o-Floor Height Determination Changing Seat-T o-Floor Height Axle Mounting Plate Positions for 20, 22 or 24-inch Rear Wheels Inline Caster Headtube Front Seat-to-Floor Heights Offset Caster Headtube Front Seat-to-Floor Heights W ARNING The seat height, seat depth, back angle, seating sys- tem, size an[...]

  • Page 58

    58 CHANGING SEA T-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT Rear Seat-to-Floor Height W ARNING NEVER use the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi-Position axle plates with the recliner option. Using the Standard Multi-Position or Offset Multi- Position axle plates WILL reduce the stability of the wheelchair , causing injury to the user and/or assistant(s). The following [...]

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    59 AXLE MOUNTING PLA TE POSITIONS FOR 20, 22 or 24-INCH REAR WHEELS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable rear seat-to-floor height for 20, 22 or 24-inch rear wheels : NOTE: The rear seat-to-floor heights are based on pneumatic tires and pneumatic tires with flat free inserts. If wheelchair is equipped with urethane tires, subt[...]

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    60 S E A T T O F L O O R SEA T-T O-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 INLINE CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEA T-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable front seat-to-floor (S-T-F) height for Inline Caster Headtubes with 3, 5, 6 or 8-inch casters : NOTE: All measurements are in inches. The front seat-to-floor heights are approximate to +[...]

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    61 S E A T T O F L O O R SEA T-TO-FLOOR PROCEDURE 9 FRONT CASTER FRONT S-T-F SIZE S-T-F 16-1/2 5 17-3/4 17 6 18-1/4 N/A 3 O R 8 N/A 8-INCH FORK-POSITION 2 6-INCH FORK-POSITION 2 8-INCH FORK-POSITION 1 6-INCH FORK-POSITION 3 OFFSET CASTER HEADTUBE FRONT SEA T-TO-FLOOR HEIGHTS Refer to the following figures to determine the obtainable front seat-to-f[...]

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    62 This Procedure includes the following: Seat Depth Determination Changing Seat Depth Seat Depth Checklist Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 12-inch Seat Depth Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 13-inch Seat Depth Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 14-inch Seat Depth Back, Seat Rail and Crossbrace Positions for 15-in[...]

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    63 SEA T DEPTH CHECKLIST 1. Review the charts on the following pages to determine the proper back, seat rail and crossbrace position for the desired seat depth. NOTE: The following seat depths shown are the most common seat depths available. 2. After determining the back position for the necessary seat depth, refer to REPOSITIONING THE BACK (CHANGI[...]

  • Page 64

    64 BACK, SEA T RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 12-INCH SEA T DEPTH S E A T D E P T H PROCEDURE 10 SEA T DEPTH CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEA T RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEA T RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH MEDIUM SEA T FRAME (16-INCH) Front Mounting Hole SHORT SEA T FRA[...]

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    65 BACK, SEA T RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 13-INCH SEA T DEPTH S E A T D E P T H SEA T DEPTH PROCEDURE 10 CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEA T RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEA T RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH Front Mounting Hole Rear Mounting Hole Rear of Wheelchair LEFT R[...]

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    66 BACK, SEA T RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 14-INCH SEA T DEPTH S E A T D E P T H PROCEDURE 10 SEA T DEPTH CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEA T RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEA T RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONL Y ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONL Y Re[...]

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    67 S E A T D E P T H SEA T DEPTH PROCEDURE 10 BACK, SEA T RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 15-INCH SEA T DEPTH CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEA T RAIL POSITION (UNDERSIDE VIEW OF SEA T RAILS) BACK POSITION/ OPTIONAL REAR ARM SOCKET POSITION WHEELCHAIR DEPTH ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONL Y ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONL Y Re[...]

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    68 BACK, SEA T RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 16-INCH SEA T DEPTH SEA T DEPTH S E A T D E P T H PROCEDURE 10 Rear of Wheelchair LEFT RIGHT Crossbrace saddles mount in darkened holes Rear Mounting Hole LONG SEA T FRAME (18-INCH) ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONL Y ST ANDARD FOLDING FRAMES ONL Y CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION S[...]

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    69 BACK, SEA T RAIL AND CROSSBRACE POSITIONS FOR 18-INCH SEA T DEPTH S E A T D E P T H SEA T DEPTH PROCEDURE 10 NOTE: The following charts are shown with non-recliner back hardware only for clarity . The back, seat rail and crossbrace positions are the same for recliner wheelchairs. CROSSBRACE POSITION/ OPTIONAL FRONT ARM SOCKET POSITION SEA T RAIL[...]

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    71 LIMITED W ARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to s[...]

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